I think that's what the Korean scene needed. Maybe Korean Teams can afford better player conditions etc. now where there's bigger cash flow and just more to do.

I mean all those not super-successful players leaving their Korean Teams in order to get their money within non-korean tournaments and teams was quite the indication.

And well Starcraft 2 needed that as well of course, especially with othe other uprising eSports titles, DotA-Clones in particular.

supdubdup

United States916 Posts

March 17 2012 11:02 GMT

#282

Well . . . i'd assume all "current" sc2 pros will get licenses for kespa....if they let all sc1 players 'have sc2 licenses.'

Serimek

France2274 Posts

March 17 2012 11:03 GMT

#283

I'm sure that a SC2 Proleague/OSL and GSTL/GSL can work together, no problem. But what about Korean going in foreigners tournaments ? I mean, will they just only have the time to do so ?

TBone-

United States2309 Posts

March 17 2012 11:03 GMT

#284

On the proleague sc2, I wonder if they'll cater at all to foreign fans. Unlike brood war, there's significantly more foreign fans of sc2 than Korean fans. I wouldn't mind at all if they didn't have English casters, I actually prefer Korean commentating(preference even though I don't speak the language). Proleague also has no experience with catering to a foreign audience online. So I'm really interested to see how they'll set it up.

This is the first season I've ever watched of proleague, and its been a blast (flash vs stork was so cool). BW is so much fun to watch. I sincerely hope it lasts for at least another year.

Dagobert

Netherlands1858 Posts

March 17 2012 11:04 GMT

#285

When I read the title I expected

Mike Morhaime "SC2 Proletariat..."

but was disappointed.

Chriscras

Korea (South)2812 Posts

March 17 2012 11:06 GMT

#286

Is this the real life or is this just fantasy?

mememolly

4765 Posts

March 17 2012 11:07 GMT

#287

will this be better for foreigners or worse? will kespa allow "their" players to play in mlgs ipls etc?

TheBJ

Bulgaria906 Posts

March 17 2012 11:10 GMT

#288

On March 17 2012 19:45 Aruno wrote:
I can see it now. Opening match: 2v2 IMMvp & IMNestea VS Jaedong & Flash.

Korean Girls and boys everywhere wet themselves in excitement.

The only way this could be exciting is if flash and jaedong were using the GOM talkshow handicaps like the bear mask! =]]

HejaBVB

Germany125 Posts

March 17 2012 11:12 GMT

#289

On March 17 2012 20:10 TheBJ wrote:

Show nested quote +

The only way this could be exciting is if flash and jaedong were using the GOM talkshow handicaps like the bear mask! =]]

MVP/NesTea would ROFLSTOMP them, if they aren't training for 6month+++

RogerX

New Zealand3180 Posts

March 17 2012 11:14 GMT

#290

That would be the shit!

Exciting, very very.

Deadeight

United Kingdom1629 Posts

March 17 2012 11:15 GMT

#291

I don't like the comparisons of two leagues in BW to pro league and gsl in sc2. There are a LOT of foreigner tournaments to compete with, and gsl already is producing a ton of content. I wonder how this will affect GSL, I've grown very fond of it.

Na_Dann_Ma_GoGo

Germany2959 Posts

March 17 2012 11:16 GMT

#292

I just pray to god that "Elephant in the room" thread isn't open anymore :o

pStar

996 Posts

March 17 2012 11:18 GMT

#293

Kespa coming to ruin everything again. This sucks

I'm scared they will kill off foreigner starcraft T_T

SeaSwift

Scotland4486 Posts

March 17 2012 11:19 GMT

#294

On March 17 2012 20:18 pStar wrote:
Kespa coming to ruin everything again. This sucks

I'm scared they will kill off foreigner starcraft T_T

That won't happen.

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

March 17 2012 11:20 GMT

#295

On March 17 2012 20:18 pStar wrote:
Kespa coming to ruin everything again. This sucks

I'm scared they will kill off foreigner starcraft T_T

do you have any idea why BW fans dislike kespa?

thepuppyassassin

900 Posts

March 17 2012 11:20 GMT

#296

I'm sorry Gom, I love the GSL and watch it in support of you whenever I can... but fuck your monopoly and give these talented deserving progamers more opportunities to earn!

Linwelin

Ireland7554 Posts

March 17 2012 11:20 GMT

#297

On March 17 2012 20:18 pStar wrote:
Kespa coming to ruin everything again. This sucks

I'm scared they will kill off foreigner starcraft T_T

And how will they "kill" foreigner starcraft?

TheMute

United States458 Posts

March 17 2012 11:20 GMT

#298

This is amazing news. I really hope Kespa/Blizzard negotiations go well. Let's finally answer the everlasting question of are BW pros gonna dominate if they switch to SC2!